This was our first visit and we will definitely go back. The service was attentive and it is a great place for breakfast or lunch. My husband had a classic breakfast and a pancake, all fresh and delicious. I had the roast beef and havarti sandwich with the salad side. The sandwich bread was delicious Parmesan sourdough and the salad was fresh with a lemon vinaigrette. It does close around 2pm read more

Always amazing!! Thank you for serving amazing food and giving the best service. Don't forget to put your name on the online wait on the weekends. It's so easy to check in when you get there, and take your time at home to finish getting ready while waiting for your name to move up in the queue. Also anyone with dietary restrictions, their app lets you customize a meal when you're trying to cut calories, sodium or things like sugar. read more

Madison was so kind! I came in to have breakfast by myself and she made time to chat with me. I felt so comfortable! I hope she is recognized because she deserves it! read more

Pretty good food. Good service. A bit pricey but I guess that is expected these days.

I've passed First Watch so many times and I remember going to a yelp event at a location across town a few years ago but another meal there hadn't happened until I needed a large breakfast order filled. On a Sunday morning we placed nine to-go orders and tried a good portion of the menu - farmhouse skillet hash, elevated egg sandwich, smoked salmon & roasted vegetable frittata, trifecta w/pancake, chicken apple sausage, carrot cake pancake, turkey sausage, pesto chicken bowl, french toast, chickichanga, biscuits, million dollar bacon, and biscuits and turkey sausage gravy. Understandably, they had some challenges with getting all of the orders correct. However, when we got home and began to eat, everything was excellent. The standouts were the frittata, chickichanga, and pancakes. I was very impressed by the french toast as well. I rarely order french toast because it's often soggy and eggy. This one was made with brioche bread and it had some firmness and integrity to it while still having a little softness and sweetness. It was delicious! I'll probably wait until after the COVID-19 pandemic to return as although I was just picking up an order, the dining room looked quite full with lots of people not masked. But, the food was great so we will definitely be back. read more

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Walked in and were immediately greeted and seated. The host was incredibly friendly (I believe his name was Loren)! He checked on us a couple times during the meal and was helpful, warm and quite funny! The food came out quickly and the shrimp and grits were incredible! The French toast with berry compote were also delicious. The general ambiance was relaxed and comforting. From the easy decor and music to the comfortable seating. Overall, I'll come back in a heartbeat. P.S. the lavender drink is to die for. read more

First Watch - Couple of delish drinks to go! - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I really love this place. A few weeks ago I lost my mom and have been in a depression. This place is my favorite brunch spot and I am somewhat of a regular. Last weekend they went above and beyond to try to cheer me up. My server knew of my troubles and passed it on to her manager (secretly) and before I left he sat down at my table and gave his condolences and the staffs as well. He handed me a card and a nice note, told me I was part of the family and did not charge me for my meal. In today's world things like this do not happen very often it seems, but their thoughtfulness meant the world to me. read more

The service here compared to the Southside location is SLOW! My husband, daughter and I came here after the gym one morning instead of Southside because it was closer from the gym. We waited 45 minutes for our food yet we were still missing a side order of eggs. On top of that we were seated at a wobbly table that would tip over when we reached over to share food off of each other's plates. Order: The traditional breakfast. Steak and egg hash. Steak and egg hash was a little disappointing. Flavorless minus the potatoes. Steak was bland and cooked one temperature (appeared well done). I like my steak medium therefore the steak was also dry. Eggs were bland. Mushrooms were bland. That's one thing about chain restaurants that I don't like; food service and quality isn't the same across locations. read more

I recently visited First Watch for the first time. I really enjoyed it. Very tasty breakfasts and friendly staff, plus they offer unlimited coffee. read more

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Great Brunch at Beach and Hodges location, I usually goes to Southside but I switched and OMG I had a great time with my sister visiting from PR. Thanks Conner for your Excellent service and my coffee :) and later the manager L asking how was the food. It was D-licious!! Thank you guys!!! read more

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Stopped in for breakfast / brunch. I've been to First watch before so I knew what to expect for the quality of the food. Our service was prompt. Our food was as expected ....GOOD! The dining room ambiance is as expected with a moderate tonoise level due to families enjoying their food and conversations with loved ones. I find first watch to be my ihop equivalent with faster service and competitive prices. The seating is plentiful. Booths as well as tables for your pleasure. Stop in for a good breakfast with good customer service and plenty of menu choices to satisfy your belly for sure. read more

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Another great experience at First Watch on a quick lunch date. Location was clean and bright as always. We were sat down quickly in a booth (my preference as usual), though I thought of sitting outside where a couples had a cute puppy laying near their table - good to know they are pet friendly in the outside seating area. I was feeling something kind of breakfast-like so I ordered the made to order Steel Cut Oatmeal. It was delicious, packed with fruit on top, and also came with the muffin of the day. I also ordered the Million Dollar Bacon because.. why wouldn't I Needless to say we walked out feeling full with a smile on our faces, what more could you ask for. Get the bacon. Be back soon! read more

First Watch - Steel Cut Oatmeal and Million Dollar Bacon - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Everything was excellent and we will return to this location. It was the perfect setting and we walked in with no waiting that was nice because they are usually very busy and our waitress was amazing to deal with all the extra but she was great! read more

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Food is always amazing and we love the seasonal menu every time we come! Customer service is fantastic and shout out to the GM Loren for checking on us and making sure we are taken care of! read more

Loren at the beach and Hodges location was so amazing and gave me and my friends free lemonades and a brownie for my birthday!! Made our mornings so amazing and I he was so nice ! Crew is amazing (: read more

There are a lot of breakfast choices that have popped up around town lately. All of them seem to have lines in the early hours, so this is a good indicator that breakfast is a meal we treasure. First Watch has all the breakfast items you want, eggs, omelets, waffles, pancakes and all the sides. The food is not, but not knock your socks off run don't walk kind of good. So if you are hankering first breakfast, you will not be disappointed but you will not be wowed. read more

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The food never disappoints at this location. The staff is always very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The service is always great. This location is kept up really well and always looks clean. Now on to the food-- We always order the morning meditation drink and I highly recommend it. This time we ordered the steel cut oatmeal and the power breakfast quinoa bowl. Both were absolutely tasty. The sausage in the quinoa bowl is very flavorful. We've also ordered the chickichanga and it is FULL of flavor. It's a perfect breakfast-lunch combo. I recommend this place 100%. read more

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I've always had such a positive brunch experience at First Watch. Brought my parents here for the first time, and although they aren't fans of eating breakfast, they really liked the food too! Ambience: There are many branches around the area, but each location manages to make the space inviting and neighborly. Even on a weekday, the place still bustles with activity. Service: Our waitress was very friendly and checked in on us regularly. Not once did we have to ask her to fill up our glasses with water or my parents' mugs with fresh brewed coffee. While we waited on the food, we managed to strike up a conversation and it was really nice for her to take the time to talk to us like we were close friends rather than just another mill of customers. The only downside was that from order to table, we waited about 40 minutes. I was starving! Food: I ordered the Cornbread Carnitas Bowl, which was a special "Sunshiny Summer Flavor" they were offering. It comprised of savory pork, grilled cornbread topped with poached eggs, black beans, pico de gallo, Cotija cheese, avocados, and cilantro/lime cream. The portion was very generous and the flavors were really delicious. My mom ordered the Smoked Salmon and Roasted Vegetable Frittata that was made with smoked salmon, roasted shallots, tomatoes, cheese, and drizzled with chive cream. She said the frittata was a little dry for her liking, but the moist salmon counteracted it. My dad ordered The Works which was an omelette made with ham, bacon, sausage, Crimini mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, cheese, and sour cream. He devoured it! I'd say both of these plates were really big, so an added bonus! Price: I'd say for the portions, the price is very reasonable. The Works- $11.29 Smoked Salmon/Roasted Vegetable Frittata- $11.49 Cornbread Carnitas Bowl- $10.79 Overall: Love this place and will come back again to try more of their Sunshiny Summer Flavors before the seasonal changes. read more

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We enjoyed breakfast here today. We actually were planning to go the Denny's down the street, but it has been permanently closed. The only other Denny's we found in the area had terrible ratings, so here we are. I had the delicious & incredible bananas foster French toast! It was perfect, what more can I say?!?! My husband had the omelet and he found it to be just okay & the cheesy grits were pretty good. No senior, military, or other discounts so it is a little pricey for breakfast. However, they seem to use quality ingredients. Service was good. It was pretty cold inside, but that seems typical of most restaurants. Wished we had thought of sitting outside. read more

I have to say breakfast was pretty good today! The eggs were made over easy just the way I like their potatoes were outstanding! Customer service was average nothing to write home about but it was OK. Overall it was a good experience. The spices to use on the potatoes made it worth it read more

First Watch - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Always delicious and never boring! Service is friendly and love their look A great lunch and breakfast go to! read more

Love the food here but service was okay! We were told the wait was only 10-15 mins for outdoor. It took us 30-40 minutes waiting even when we saw that the outdoor seating was empty. Also the food took a while to be served. I ordered the half roast beef and havarti sandwich. I loved the super crunchy toasted bread and the beef. I really enjoyed the tomato basil soup. It was really good and rich. Hubby ordered the quinoa lemon chicken bowl and he loved it too. The kale drink was very refreshing too! It was such a good drink of a warm Spring day. We loved First Watch but might try a different location next time! read more

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Amazing, delicious food. The staff is very helpful and quick to make sure you have everything you need. The decor is nice and has a calming, country/rustic feel to it read more

This place is amazing!!! The service was extraordinary. Very nice people. My family and I were served quickly and our food arrived in a timely manner. The scenery is beautiful. They have many menu items to choose from! Everything about this place left us in awe. Try their juice! I had the purple haze and it was exquisite. This is a great place to enjoy brunch with friends and family. read more

First Watch - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

While you're beginning to get back out into the dining world, please consider your favorite restaurants and how COVID has hurt them and their staff. A usual weekend go-to spot for hubby and I; while today seemed to be an off day overall by the vibe and food; we will continue to come back. Steph was our server and when we brought to her attention the things that were a little underwhelming to us (compared to our usual visits); she went out of her way to make certain that we felt heard. All we wanted was to share the particular experience had today, and she took a step to remove two items from our bill. We were happy to pay full price because we love this location and the food, and it was very kind of her to do. read more

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This was my second time at First Watch, first time at this location which is very close to my house. My first visit was Riverside for a Yelp event. I had a $20, card to use towards my meal today from the event. We sat outside as the wait was a little long for inside. I ordered the avocado toast with two eggs. My avocado toast was brought out first which through me as I had this before and it was served with the eggs. The eggs arrived about five minutes later. The meal was good. I love the lemon flavor in the avocado. I also had grapefruit juice which was tasty. I tried my friends food. The biscuits with turkey gravy was very flavorful and the French toast with raspberry sauce was delicious. Our server was friendly and helpful. We didn't know we had to take the check inside and pay at the front so my friend asked one of the servers to run her card and they nicely obliged with no complaints. Great service! read more

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I always see this place but never stop. I'm glad my friends chose this place to meet for brunch though. The food was delicious! Our server, Lilly, was very attentive and accommodating for our large party. I had the power breakfast quinoa bowl. Even though it's on their healthier list of dishes, it did not lack flavor and it was very filling. Our group shared the lemon ricotta pancakes. It was amazing. We will definitely return. read more

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If you're going to attend First Watch i recommend either early in the morning, when it's nice and quiet. All of the staff is super friendly and a lot of the time you'll get a server with a sense of humor. Personally I'd recommend A waffle with eggs and, chucken sausage. (I forgot the name of the dish) it's honestly one of my favorites. It's not too loud when attending, as the other guests who are enjoying their time are mindful of their volume level as to be respectful to other guests. read more

They were busy, but service was still pretty quick. I immediately received hot coffee, and received orange juice only a minute after I asked for that. I ordered the Mexican street corn hash. There was a lot of potato, but it didn't feel too dry or too starchy. Many other ingredients seem to be present specifically to prevent this. With a good amount of avocado, cilantro, chipotle crema, and other stuff, the flavor came together really well. The fruit cup was a little bit suspicious, but overall there's not much to complain about. read more

First Watch - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

The food is good but a bit overpriced considering the small portion sizes. The service is usually quite slow, they always seem to be understaffed. I like that they'll make pretty much any sub, including egg whites or gluten free bread at no charge. I do recommend them, just don't be deathly starving before you get there:) read more

First Watch - Baja chicken burrito bowl. Sub power grains for lettuce & regular egg for egg white :) - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

The place has a great concept but however its some concerns the wait staff needs some tweaking they don't look too clean and coming out of the kitchen chewing like you just ate off my pate is a definite No No for ME!!! and once my food arrives my potatoes were not on my plate because I asked for my potatoes to be well done so why send out my sandwich to sit there and get cold while I'm waiting make it make sense and I told the waitress upon ordering that I wanted the potatoes well done and also I wanted the Bacon on my sandwich crispy everything was the total opposite of what I ordered this is very frustrating but the manager he's so sweet he offered to re make it and I declined but he's only one man his team is questionable I won't be Back to this location I've tried 3 times and all 3 times an Epic Fail. read more

This is a great place for a wholesome breakfast. The interior of the joint is cosy and welcoming. I had Mitch as my server, the service was prompt and courteous - couldn't ask for a more attentive server. Not convinced this is the place to have breakfast yet??? Check out some of my photos. The food is legit and on point, not the overly processed pancake mill you might find next door. Oh, And they use "real" maple syrup. Two thumbs up from this guy, enjoy your breakfast! FYI- Weekends here are a bit busy, Yelp has a tool to add you to a virtual line so you can sign up as you leave the house! read more

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Amazing food and so much to choose from. Love the new fall menu! Loren, general manager, is the best!

First Watch serves Breakfast, Lunch, and Brunch! They are always very busy on the weekends! Our visit was no exception. We did have a reduced wait due to we placed our spot in line before arriving through their app (highly recommend)! When we were seated, we were immediately greeted by our Friendly server. She took our drink orders while we reviewed the various menu options. In addition to the regular menu, First Watch also has a seasonal menu. We ordered the following: Carnitas Breakfast Burrito - Seasonal Menu Item Carnitas Breakfast Burrito (in a Bowl) - Seasonal Menu Item Holey Donuts - Seasonal Menu Item Bacado Million Dollar Bacon Chocolate Chip Multigrain Pancake Carrot Cake & Pecan Multigrain Pancake Loaf of Multigrain Bread (To Go!) Everything we ordered came as expected and we would order them all again!! Some highlights were the Carnitas Breakfast Burrito (better in a bowl minus the Tortilla), Holey Donuts (came with chocolate, vanilla, and Raspberry Dipping Sauces..Raspberry was my favorite), Million Dollar Bacon (Sweet and seasoned..Must Try) & and the Huge Multigrain Pancakes (The Carrot Cake & Pecan was my fave! The fluffy texture was offset nicely with real carrot slivers and pecans mixed in)! We loved their Multigrain Bread so much...Had to get a loaf to take home :) Pros - Multiple Menu options (for both the hearty eater and the Health Conscious!) Cons - Wait times on the weekends even with Seat ahead. Tip: Download the First Watch app! You can check out the Menu, View the wait times per location & place your self in line. It even updates to show you how many parties are a head of you! read more

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Sometimes you have to just try something again. We went here a while back and it was okay but today it was really great. I'm so glad we went back. The breakfast burrito was spot on. It was packed with fresh ingredients and they didn't skimp on the avocado or the tomatillo sauce! Hubby has the biscuits and turkey gravy. We agreed they were light and flakey. Overall Very yummy and the service was quick and friendly. read more

First Watch - Carnitas Breakfast Burrito - Seasonal Menu Item - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Today we went in, sat down, got up and left...no breakfast in a freezing restaurant. Even with a coat, it was too cold to enjoy anything. I was very disappointed. read more

Fantastic food, we had the chikichanga and market hash, holy smokes it was amazing and the service was outstanding!!! I'll be back!

I rarely leave a review. However, Loren, the GM was so nice and has such a great energy, I had to share. He suggested the Purple Haze while I waited for my to go order. Great little drink. (It would be great with a little vodka!) I usually order lunch to go. Everything is put together nicely. The serving sizes are always good. I can usually split the meal into two small meals for myself! Everyone is always so friendly! Thank you for great service! read more

Awesome brunch spot with tons of healthy options. Online waitlist makes it super easy to avoid long waits and servers are friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. read more

I'm a huge fan of brunch. I mean, who isn't? But due to the huge amount of non-chain restaurants in the area I've never really considered trying out First Watch... and that was a mistake. I'm sorry, First Watch. I see you. We sat on the patio on a nice breezy day and it was such a nice setting for brunch with my family. I was greeted immediately and our waitress brought out waters for the table and made sure we had everything we needed to start. The menu was lengthy and offered something for everyone - whether you're in the mood for breakfast or lunch - they had it. Our orders took quite some time to come out, despite the restaurant not being that busy (about 25 minutes from order to getting food) but everything was tasty and exactly as expected. Our original waitress wasn't our waitress the whole time so that was a little confusing, but not terrible because both of them were plenty nice. Other than those two little things I was extremely pleased with my visit and would definitely be back to this tasty spot! read more

First Watch - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida